Colonoscopy prep

[chosen]

I have a colonoscopy procedure lined up tomorrow afternoon. I'm doing the Suprep Bowel Prep Kit which consists of 2 bottles that you're supposed to mix with water and drink. The directions say that I need to drink the first bottle within an hour, however, since this is some of the most disgusting stuff I've ever tasted and I took about 4 hours to drink it. I haven't gone to the bathroom yet and was wondering if I have potentially messed this up by not drinking this prep much quicker as stated in the directions?

 

[theOcean]

Unfortunately I can't answer your question, since I haven't had this specific prep, but I can recommend a different one for the next time you need a colonoscopy: I was given picosalax, which I think most members on the forum agree is the best-tasting one.

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I recently had my colonoscopy done. However, I had 2 32oz bottles of liquid mixed with the miralax along with a bottle of magnesium citrate. I had a horrible time with mine too and ended up calling the oncall doctor twice. He told me at one point to drink the prep a bit slower. So, I'm thinking that you might be alright with yours even though it took a bit longer to drink it.

Good luck tomorow and please keep us updated on how you're doing!

 

[scottsma]

I'm probably too late with this advice,but I found using a drinking straw helped.It still tasted nasty but it missed the tongue.Good luck with you colonoscopy.

 

[baistuff]

I have a colonoscopy procedure lined up tomorrow afternoon. I'm doing the Suprep Bowel Prep Kit which consists of 2 bottles that you're supposed to mix with water and drink. The directions say that I need to drink the first bottle within an hour, however, since this is some of the most disgusting stuff I've ever tasted and I took about 4 hours to drink it. I haven't gone to the bathroom yet and was wondering if I have potentially messed this up by not drinking this prep much quicker as stated in the directions?

No, It will go through you in time.

Tip for preps- Take a non red lollipop and give a lick each time just before and just after drinking. Will make it much easier to tolerate the taste the crappy prep. It is common to feel bloated and nauseated while initiating the prep. Once you start going though that should subside.